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@Innanzi
Glad we are not the only ones on the 75k. The reason so many walk is that there are two smoother tracks in the strada with tyre grip. Climbing, one behind the other on this strip is OK. However, if someone stops for some reason, puncture or gear fail, and you pull out to pass it is easy to lose wheelgrip and spin to a stop - especially if you got out of the saddle to keep going.